Information Provision During Early Gait Training Post Stroke

Stroke Clinical Trial

Official title: How do Different Styles of Information Provision Affect Learning During Early Gait Training Post Stroke? A Feasibility Study

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This study examined the feasibility of using implicit and explicit learning approaches during gait rehabilitation in the early phase following stroke. It was a double blind trial (participants and assessors) using a matched pairs design. Participants were recruited from an acute stroke unit, and were randomised to receive gait rehabilitation over three consecutive days using either an implicit or explicit approach. Guidelines for each were developed empirically, including differences in the amount, timing, and attentional focus of therapists' verbal communication. Sessions were recorded and their content analysed to establish concordance with the guidance. Clinical measures were taken at baseline and 24 hours post intervention using the Berg Balance Scale and the Step Test. Therapists were able to adhere to the guidance. Both approaches were found to be acceptable to both patients and therapists. The findings will be used to design an appropriately powered RCT.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Stroke

• NCT number: NCT02626390
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Southampton
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
• Start date: April 2012
• Completion date: June 2013